Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service Reportshttp://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/CRSR/browse/?fq=untl_decade:1970-19792006-07-03T14:26:36-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service ReportsA Concise History of the Food Stamp Program2006-07-03T14:26:36-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8857/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8857/"><img alt="A Concise History of the Food Stamp Program" title="A Concise History of the Food Stamp Program" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8857/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>The Food Stamp Program has undergone a number of major changes since its modern version was established in 1961. It is now one of the largest "welfare" programs and provides an income supplement to the food-purchasing power of more than 18 million persons each month, at a cost of nearly $7 billion annually. This report traces the history of the program from 1961 through 1979, with an emphasis on how program rules, philosophy, participation, and costs have changed over the years.</p>The Consumer Price Index: An Overview2006-07-03T14:20:20-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8856/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8856/"><img alt="The Consumer Price Index: An Overview" title="The Consumer Price Index: An Overview" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8856/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>The consumer price index is probably the most widely used measure of inflation. Changes i n the index affect the incomes of a substantial portion of the U.S. population. This report provides background information on the history and concepts of the index. In addition, several factors which may produce biases in the index are analyzed. The objective is to provide an introduction to the CPI f o r the policy maker who wishes to acquire a working knowledge of the concept as an aid in examining economic policy alternatives.</p>Seafarer: Extremely Low Frequency Naval Communications System2006-03-20T09:22:01-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8395/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8395/"><img alt="Seafarer: Extremely Low Frequency Naval Communications System" title="Seafarer: Extremely Low Frequency Naval Communications System" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8395/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>None</p>China-U.S. Relations2006-03-20T09:19:10-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8405/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8405/"><img alt="China-U.S. Relations" title="China-U.S. Relations" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8405/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the background information and most recent development in U.S.-China relations since mid-1996. The relations also have been marred by continuing allegations of Chinese espionage, ongoing controversy over human rights, charges that China continues to violate its non-proliferation commitments, controversy over the accidental NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, and renewed tensions over Taiwan. The report describes current issues in U.S.-China relations such as; Human Rights Issues, Issues in U.S.-China Security Relations, Economic Issues, and Sovereignty Issues: Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong.</p>Tax Return Confidentiality2006-03-20T09:17:43-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8394/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8394/"><img alt="Tax Return Confidentiality" title="Tax Return Confidentiality" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8394/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>None</p>No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance2006-03-20T09:15:30-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8396/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8396/"><img alt="No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance" title="No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8396/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Child Abuse: History, Legislation and Issues2006-03-20T09:06:07-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8393/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8393/"><img alt="Child Abuse: History, Legislation and Issues" title="Child Abuse: History, Legislation and Issues" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8393/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses child abuse legislation in United States, child abuse prevention and treatment, incidence of child abuse and neglect. The report provides a summary of major legislation in the 1st session of the 95th congress.</p>Nursing Homes and the Congress: A Brief History of Developments and Issues2006-03-20T09:05:01-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8392/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8392/"><img alt="Nursing Homes and the Congress: A Brief History of Developments and Issues" title="Nursing Homes and the Congress: A Brief History of Developments and Issues" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8392/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>None</p>The Constitutionality of the Withdrawal of All Federal Court Jurisdiction Over Questions Involving State-Sponsored Prayer in Public Schools and Public Buildings2006-02-24T12:14:16-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8144/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8144/"><img alt="The Constitutionality of the Withdrawal of All Federal Court Jurisdiction Over Questions Involving State-Sponsored Prayer in Public Schools and Public Buildings" title="The Constitutionality of the Withdrawal of All Federal Court Jurisdiction Over Questions Involving State-Sponsored Prayer in Public Schools and Public Buildings" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8144/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses several court decisions regarding the constitutionality of the withdrawal of all Federal Court Jurisdiction over questions involving state-sponsored prayer in Public Schools and Public Buildings.</p>A Concise History of the Food Stamp Program2006-02-24T11:11:43-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8143/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8143/"><img alt="A Concise History of the Food Stamp Program" title="A Concise History of the Food Stamp Program" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8143/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>The Food Stamp Program has undergone a number of major changes since its modern version was established in 1961. It is now one of the largest "welfare" programs and provides an income supplement to the food-purchasing power of more than 18 million persons each month, at a cost of nearly $7 billion annually. This report traces the history of the program from 1961 through 1979,
with an emphasis on how program rules, philosophy, participation, and costs have changed over the years.</p>